The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell of Maharashtra has updated the syllabus for Maths. Students who are currently enrolled in Class 12 should know the details of the MAHACET Maths Syllabus 2021. The date for the entrance exam will be announced through the official website of the CET cell. The application forms are to be released on June 8, 2021, and will be accepted till July 15, 2021.
Students who have applied for the exam should ensure that they utilize the time between the application process and exam date to familiarize themselves with the complete MAHACET Maths Syllabus 2021. The syllabus will also help them understand the kind of questions they can expect to appear in the entrance examination.
The MHT CET Maths Syllabus 2021 for the entrance exam will include the topics that will be covered in the exam. The CET cell provides an in-detail syllabus that also includes the sub-topics and sections that can be expected in the exam. This article will guide you through the details of the syllabus so that you can prepare better for the exam.
In the MAHACET Entrance Exam, students will find the exam paper divided into four sections. All these sections carry equal weightage. The sections include Physics, Maths, Chemistry and Biology as primary subjects.
MHT CET Syllabus for Maths 2021
The MAHACET Maths Syllabus 2021 includes 20 chapters from the board syllabus provided for classes XI and XII. You can find the PDF document for the syllabus on the official website of MAHACET as well. To download the syllabus, follow the steps that are provided below.
Head to the official website of MHT CET. On the homepage, you will find the link for the section of the Entrance Examination. Click on the link.
You will now find the link for the syllabus on the web page that appears on the screen. Find the link for MHT CET Syllabus 2021 in the section.
Download the file on your computer or device. Make sure that you get a hard copy of the syllabus so that you can refer to it at any time during your preparation.
Overview of MHT CET Maths Syllabus 2021
The major topics that are covered in the Maths part of the entrance exam are from chapters such as trigonometric functions, factorization, straight line, circle and conics, probability, sequence and series, relations and functions, sets, etc. Students should expect 50 questions included in the entrance exam paper for Maths subject from the following topics.
| Topics from Class XI Syllabus | Topics from Class XII Syllabus |
| Trigonometric functions | Mathematical logic statements |
| Trigonometric functions of compound angles | Matrices |
| Factorization formulae | Pair of straight lines |
| Straight line | Circle |
| Circle and conics | Line |
| Sets, relations and functions | Conics |
| Probability | Trigonometric functions |
| Sequences and series | Vectors |
| Three dimensional geometry | |
| Plane | |
| Linear programming and problems | |
| Continuity | |
| Applications of derivative | |
| Integration | |
| Differentiation | |
| Applications of definite integral | |
| Differential equation | |
| Probability distribution | |
| Statistics | |
| Bernoulli trials and binomial distribution |
Along with the syllabus, candidates appearing for the exam should understand the exam pattern followed for the Maths part in the paper. The exam pattern and weightage given to different topics that are to be covered in the exam will help you understand which are the most important topics. This will help you manage your time better as you now know which topics carry more marks.
Candidates should also note that all the questions that are covered in the MAHACET Entrance Exam are objective. That is, a student will find four options provided under each question from which he or she will have to choose the correct one.
The questions that are covered in the exam will be based on the syllabus that is covered by the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education.
One should also note that students who are planning to apply for engineering courses need to attempt the Maths part of the entrance exam. On the other hand, candidates who are aiming for pharmacy or other biology-related courses need not attempt this section.
From the MAHACET Maths Syllabus 2021, you can notice that the weightage given to the topics from the syllabus of Class XI is 20% whereas the weightage for the topics picked from the syllabus of Class XII is 80%. Thus, candidates need to focus more on the chapters of their Class XII syllabus to ensure that they are well-prepared for the exam.
In the table below, candidates will find the chapter-wise and topic-wise weightage for the MAHACET Maths syllabus 2021.
| Topics | Weightage |
| Integration | 9 |
| Trigonometric functions | 8 |
| Three dimensional geometry | 8 |
| Differentiation | 8 |
| Probability distribution | 8 |
| Matrices | 5 |
| Circles | 5 |
| Conics | 5 |
| Vectors | 5 |
| Continuity | 5 |
| Applications of derivatives | 5 |
| Bernoulli trials and Binomial distribution | 4 |
| Pair of straight lines | 3 |
| Line | 3 |
| Plane | 3 |
| Linear programming problem | 3 |
| Applications of definite integrals | 3 |
| Statistics | 3 |
| Mathematical logic | 2 |
Marking Scheme for MAHACET Maths
As mentioned above in the article, the Maths part of the entrance exam will cover 50 questions. Out of these, 10 questions will be from the topics picked from the syllabus of Class XI while the remaining 40 questions will be from the syllabus of Class XII.
- Each question will carry 2 marks.
- One will get 90 minutes to attempt all the questions.
- No negative marking has been specified by the CET cell.
Candidates can ensure that they crack the MAHACET Entrance Exam with the help of extensive preparation depending on their state board syllabi for classes XI and XII. They should be well aware of the basics and should practice building speed. With the help of part-year question papers and mock tests available online, one can ensure that they are familiar with the exam pattern and the kinds of questions that are asked in the entrance exam.
FAQs about MAHTCET Syllabus
- What is MHT CET?
MHT CET 2021 is an entrance-level examination conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell for students who are applying for different bachelor’s degrees.
- What is the mode of examination for MAHACET?
The MAHACET 2021 examination will be conducted in the online mode. It is a computer-based examination.
- What are the subjects included in the MAHACET 2021 exam?
Students who are planning to pursue engineering courses need to appear for the subjects Physics, Chemistry and Maths in MAHACET 2021. Pharmacy aspirants will appear for Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
- Is there any age limit in the eligibility criteria for MAHACET 2021?
No. The CET cell has not restricted the age limit to appear for the MAHACET 2021 exam.
- What are the cumulative marks for the MAHACET 2021 exam?
The complete entrance exam carries 200 marks, out of which 100 are allotted to the Maths section.